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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He_____ his teeth against the curse on his tongue.

Option 1: dropped

Option 2: unclasped

Option 3: yielded

Option 4: clenched


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: clenched


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

  • The verb "clenched" means to tightly close one's teeth or fists.
  • In this context, the protagonist was trying to resist speaking a curse, so he clenched his teeth to prevent himself from doing so.
  • The past tense form of "clench" is "clenched" which correctly fits the blank in the sentence.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be: He clenched his teeth against the curse on his tongue.

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